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Use of 3D information is growing and the models used are getting more complex. Furthermore it’s not just the designers running heavy duty workstations, but many different kinds of interest groups, such as construction workers at the construction site, who need to access and collaborate with the models. CadFaster enables this in real time with a Dropbox type of business model. Their technology is more efficient than any other on the planet, enabling the use of even the most detailed models also on mobile devices such as iPad.

Due to its cloud based optimizations MyCadbox is the fastest 3D visualization engine on the planet. It can handle gigabyte level models also on mobile devices such as iPad.

Already before the investment CadFaster had launched MyCadbox service, secured a partnership with Vectorworks as well as significant number of beta users, including some from organizations such as Foster and Partners.

”CadFaster is employing a modern business model and lean customer centric product development methods. Therefore we also needed an investor who really understands these. The real added value investor makes the difference. The role of Butterfly while creating our business model and moving towards lean startup practices has been instrumental already before the investment.” (Raimo Kuismin, Chairman of CadFaster, Inc.)

Butterfly invested into CadFaster because they’re able to answer the customer need of real time 3D data collaboration with technologically advanced low barrier of entry product that is built on modern business model. This allows introduction of new customer segments into real time 3D data collaboration and thus significant growth potential. Reference customers and install base as well as proven 3D technology knowledge and a balanced team with experience were important factors as well. Furthermore, there are plenty of potential exit targets that have a history of acquisitions. Butterfly investment will be used to validate the new Dropbox like business model as well as establish the required metrics to leverage the valuation up for exit.